Hugh Jass Paddock Pass - Episodes Tagged with “Mercedes”

Episode 12: The Hugh Jass Return

Thomas Ellison — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 21:00:00 -0400

We're Back!

Season 2 of the Hugh Jass Paddock Pass kicks off with our Formula 1 preview. Who will win the teammate battles of the year? Will the top 3 teams find themselves under threat? Is Antonio Giovinazzi underrated? All these items discussed, and more. Please note, this episode was recorded before the cancellation of the 2020 Australian Grand Prix, so some of the predictions might be delayed.

Plus we provide updates from the world of simracing, and a report from the first ChampCar event of the year for Team Hugh Jass and their trusty Miata.

Finally, if you wish to support Andrew's tremendous solo effort in the iRacing Sebring 12hrs, please follow the link below.

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Episode 11: Why Does Lewis Hamilton Complain So Much?

Thomas Ellison — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500

Wrapping up the previous 4 rounds of the F1 Season, which saw a "new" world champion crowned and a Ferrari team that seems to be on the brink of civil war. We discuss what we think makes Lewis Hamilton tick, what Ferrari have to do to sort out their driver management problem, and wonder if Alex Albon is really deserving of a prime Red Bull seat.

Episode 10: Ferrari Resurgence at the Italian GP

Thomas Ellison — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 21:00:00 -0400

The HJPP team return from their summer break to unpack the events in the most recent rounds of the 2019 F1 championship, in which we witnessed a resurgence in performance from Ferrari, a driver swap at Red Bull, and continued shenanigans at Haas.

The interview segment sees us catch up with HJ member Ryan Verhulst, who took a trip to Monza for the 2019 Italian GP, and shares his feedback from how to enjoy a trip to an F1 race.

Episode 8: British GP and Indy Adventures

Thomas Ellison — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 21:00:00 -0400

Following a team trip to the ChampCar race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, we reminisce on an excellent weekend of racing and camaraderie.

We discuss the British GP and all the excitement and drama that caused, including what the future may hold for Sebastian Vettel.

The interviewee for this episode is Tom Ellison, one of the hosts, as his co-presenters turn their questions towards one of their own.

Episode 3: Spanish GP and the Netflix Effect

Thomas Ellison — Thu, 16 May 2019 21:00:00 -0400

Spanish GP, and what a boring race it was! Is current F1 circuit design and the ever-more frantic quest for ratings ruining the heart of racing itself? HJ SOs Zasha and Christine join us to discuss the Netflix F1 documentary and whether it will bring new fans to a sport which needs support. And the latest Hugh Jass update ahead of the 2019 ChampCar debut at Watkins Glen.

Episode 2: Azerbaijan GP and ChampCar

Thomas Ellison — Wed, 01 May 2019 23:00:00 -0400

Welcome to our second episode! News centers around the Azerbaijan GP and the developing rivalry between the Mercedes drivers of Hamilton and Bottas. The main featured discussion is the ChampCar Endurance Series and the evolution of the HJ team in real life racing. Our guest is Devon Peters, an HJ team member from the frozen norths of Saskatchewan who shares his experiences on racing in real life at a 24hr endurance event, and the future of budget endurance racing in North America.